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Lucknow civic body greenlights major projects, new Amausi township

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Municipal Corporation convened a House meeting on Wednesday, unanimously approving several development proposals, including the construction of a township on 21.6 acres of land in Amausi. The LMC holds 41.6 acres in Amausi, with 20 acres designated as a shooting range. Plans were set to revamp this shooting range through public-private partnerships, while the remaining 21.6 acres will be transferred to the LDA for residential apartment development. The House also agreed to transfer 5,429.96 square meters of land in Jiyamau, returned by the Deendayal Upadhyay Seva Nyas, to the LDA for planned development. It was further resolved…

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Lucknow to Simplify Property Mutation Fees

LUCKNOW: A proposal from the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) to simplify mutation charges for the transfer and sale of residential and commercial properties aims to provide relief to owners. This proposal will be discussed in the LMC House meeting on Wednesday. Currently, mutation fees are set at high flat rates, typically around Rs 5,000 or 1% of the property value, particularly for ancestral property transfers. The existing system lacks clarity regarding the connection between mutation charges and property size or value. The new proposal suggests a straightforward slab-based structure. For property sales, charges will be determined by the property’s value,…

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Lucknow extends civic office hours for tax deposits until March 31

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Municipal Corporation has extended the operating hours of its zonal offices to facilitate the collection of commercial and house taxes before the financial year concludes. Officials announced that all zonal offices will be open from 10 AM to 6 PM on Sundays. On March 30 and 31, they will operate from 10 AM to 11 PM, with a special effort to recover pending house tax dues on these days. The civic body encourages taxpayers to settle their dues before March 31 to avoid incurring interest charges. Payments made after the deadline will attract a 12% interest fee…

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Lucknow’s 2026 Budget Approves No Property Tax Hike

Sure! Here’s the rewritten content: — LUCKNOW: Residents will not experience any increases in property taxes or parking fees, as the Municipal Corporation has allocated ₹1,253 crore for development projects in its approved budget for 2026-27. The budget, along with the revised estimates for 2025-26, was presented and unanimously passed in the House by executive vice-chairperson Charanjeet Gandhi, with the presence of mayor Sushma Kharkwal, municipal commissioner Gaurav Kumar, and other officials. Mayor Kharkwal emphasized the focus on enhancing civic infrastructure without shifting the tax burden onto citizens. “No new taxes have been introduced. We aim to boost revenue through…

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Lucknow to Impose 12% Interest on House Tax Defaulters

Here’s a rewritten version of the content: LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has announced that a 12% interest fee will be imposed on house tax defaulters who do not pay by March 31. Additionally, strict measures will be enforced against those who postpone payment. The municipal body initiated an awareness campaign in Zone-3 of the city on Sunday, aiming to inform residents about the deadline to help them avoid penalties. A rally featuring e-rickshaws and sanitation vehicles was conducted across six wards: Lala Lala Lajpat Rai, Mahanagar, Vivekanandpuri, Daliganj, and Nirala Nagar. To assist taxpayers, LMC has declared that…

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Lucknow Civic Body Seals Seven Establishments for Tax Dues

LUCKNOW: On Monday, the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) sealed seven establishments across zones 2 and 4 as part of a drive to recover outstanding property and house tax from major defaulters. In zone 4, three government-sector buildings were sealed due to significant tax arrears. Zonal officer Shilpa Kumari stated that these institutions had received multiple notices to clear their dues, but payments were not forthcoming. The sealing process was initiated in accordance with municipal regulations. According to records, these three establishments collectively owe more than Rs 1.5 crore in property taxes. Officials confirmed that the enforcement team carried out the…

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Lucknow Civic Body Acts to Collect House Tax Dues

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) launched a comprehensive initiative on Wednesday to recover outstanding house tax, resulting in the sealing and attachment of numerous residential and commercial properties across multiple zones. Municipal commissioner Gaurav Kumar directed this tax recovery effort with the aim of enhancing revenue. Officials confirmed that enforcement actions against tax defaulters will persist. LMC teams sealed several properties in zone-1 due to unpaid dues. A building on Naval Kishore Road was sealed for an outstanding house tax of ₹17.94 lakh. Following this action, the owner promptly paid ₹4 lakh to the corporation. Additionally, two properties on…

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Lucknow to Adopt New House Tax Assessment System

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Municipal Corporation is introducing the Property Tax Management System (PTMS) to enhance transparency in property tax assessments. This initiative aims to eliminate inconsistencies in tax calculations and mitigate complaints regarding municipal staff harassment. Properties that may be impacted include those with discrepancies between recorded and actual built-up areas, buildings misclassified as residential or commercial, and properties that expanded without proper updates. Additionally, high-value homes and buildings currently outside the tax system will be scrutinized more closely. Currently, inaccuracies in assessments have resulted in small buildings being attributed inflated areas or residential properties being taxed under commercial rates.…

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Lucknow civic body to monitor tax for all properties

LUCKNOW: Following directions from the state government, the Lucknow Municipal Corporation plans to implement a new Property Tax Management System (PTMS) to oversee property tax assessments, collections, and outstanding payments for all residential and commercial properties in the city. This initiative is part of a comprehensive reform of the property tax system led by the state’s urban development department. The current property tax software utilized by LMC will be replaced by PTMS, which will create a detailed digital record of every residential and non-residential property within municipal boundaries. Additionally, the system will be integrated with the Smart City Command and…

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Lucknow seals Sahara Shaher for lease violations; company appeals

File Photo LUCKNOW: Sahara Shaher, located in Lucknow’s upscale Gomti Nagar, was sealed by municipal authorities on Monday due to alleged lease violations. Lucknow Mayor Sushma Kharkwal stated, “The decision to seal the premises was made because Sahara authorities breached the terms of their 30-year lease, which expires in 2024.” A team from the municipal corporation, supported by police, executed the sealing. According to SEBI regulations, Kharkwal mentioned that Sahara India violated the agreement signed in 1994 by failing to construct homes or develop any projects as mandated. The 170-acre Sahara Shaher land is now under the control of the…